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BD05 DLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,853 mi
Last recorded98,853 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,853 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise : surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Fail 28 Jan 2026 98,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise : surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel hose damaged to fuel tank perished and cracked to cords also fouling on anti roll bar (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,484 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST ON ALL DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST ON ALL DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,325 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

handbrake performancejust met 12% lock on both wheels

Pass 20 May 2017 83,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

handbrake performance just met

Pass 21 May 2016 82,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

can not fully see rear brakes

can not fully see rear coil springs

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted under car

Pass 9 May 2015 79,490 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not fully see rear brake pads

can not fully see rear coil springs

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 76,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not full see rear brake pads

can not fully see rear coil springs

off side wiper worn

Pass 11 May 2013 75,389 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see rear of rear brake discs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,524 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroced

Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,851 miles

could not fully inspeced under cardue to covers and shealds

Pass 15 May 2010 69,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2009 62,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 62,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dash readout showing o/s/r taillight inop but alternative lamp illuminated

Pass 14 May 2008 47,989 miles

dash readout showing o/s/r taillight inop but alternative lamp illuminated

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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BD05 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 DLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD05 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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